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The 8 concerns researchers found at approved T-level providers

The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) has today published its second research report into T-levels. It follows a…

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon
News, Sponsored post

Pearson launches new Learning Hub

Pearson has launched its latest digital venture in the form of a brand-new Learning Hub. Pearson Learning Hub, which…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

SFC delays Diamond payout report till January

A report into an influential college commission chair’s controversial payout from an ex-employer will be released in the New…

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon
News

Ofsted watch: 4 ‘insufficient progress’ verdicts in mixed week for FE

A software firm and three providers working in the care sector have been heavily criticised by Ofsted, in a…

Yasemin Craggs Mersinoglu
Yasemin Craggs Mersinoglu
News

Marsden in a fight to survive as an MP

One of the most prominent and long-standing further education representatives in the House of Commons is battling to save…

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon
News

Providers win CoF challenges every time

Every provider that challenged the government on English and maths condition of funding penalties over the past three years…

Yasemin Craggs Mersinoglu
Yasemin Craggs Mersinoglu


News

Who’s vulnerable: will FE’s past and present MPs survive the election?

As we enter the final stretch of the 2019 general election, FE Week has run through all the education…

Yasemin Craggs Mersinoglu
Yasemin Craggs Mersinoglu
News

ETF wants to tell the stories of disabled learners ‘living their best lives’

The Education and Training Foundation is on the lookout for stories of learners with learning difficulties or disabilities (LLDD)…

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon
News

Investigators probe dozens of gagging orders as former Hull College staff left ‘devastated’

The HR director at Hull College Group has been placed on a leave of absence after an ongoing independent…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
News

Pledge to ‘reverse privatisation’ in FE clarified by shadow minister

Labour will not prevent independent providers from accessing public funding if the party wins next week’s general election, even…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Labour leads FE Week readers’ poll

More FE professionals will be backing Labour than the Conservatives at next week’s general election, exclusive FE Week polling…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

IFS warns FE funding pledges may lead to fraud and poor value for money

The “extremely large” rises in adult education spending proposed by Labour and the Liberal Democrats open up “genuine risks”…

Yasemin Craggs Mersinoglu
Yasemin Craggs Mersinoglu

Must read

Colleges, Long read

Legrave’s last orders: build cash, challenge leaders and don’t ignore teaching

In her final interview, the outgoing FE Commissioner warns colleges not to mistake funding rises for financial safety

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
16-19

Curriculum review: ‘Strengthen’ resit accountability and reduce T Level assessment burden

Review recommends already-announced V Levels, level 2 pathways and new pre-GCSE English and maths quals

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
News

Case dismissed: Marples loses High Court claim against DfE

A judge has dismissed a multi-million-pound claim brought by former training boss Peter Marples and his family against the…

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Skills reform

New law to bar ‘unsuitable’ FE leaders among skills white paper reforms

The government’s post-16 strategy has finally been unveiled

Billy Camden
Billy Camden and Shane Chowen
Qualifications

Revealed: V Levels incoming as axe looms for BTECs

New qualifications set to launch as ‘third route’ between A-levels and T Levels

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Politics, Skills reform

DWP will take over apprenticeships, minister confirms

Shifting adult skills and apprenticeships policy will give “bigger emphasis on skills”, Jacqui Smith claims

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel